Ambrose Monell Cryo Collection (AMCC)

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WET LAB

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The AMCC has a fully operational wet laboratory where it is possible to run DNA extractions, quantifications and other assays on the specimens accessioned in the collection

Wet lab - Electrophoresis gel rigs


Wet Lab Facilities


DNA Extractions

The AMCC is fully equipped for DNA extraction for all type of tissues, including blood and fecal material.

Gel Documentation and imaging System

The AMCC recently acquire a gel documentation system as well as a realtime camera microscope.

To know more about entering a request to use the AMCC Gel Documentation System, please consult the Use of Equipment Protocol

Gel Documenting System

Our full imaging system

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This darkroom is the most full featured and efficient darkroom in the industry. Any camera mounts on the EC2 and any benchtop transilluminator fits inside. Visualize gels, membranes and blots up to 25 x 26cm with five transillumination or three epi- illumination wavelengths.

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DNA Quantification

The AMCC owns a DNA/RNA spectrophotometer on which it is possible to quantify DNA, RNA, Cell cultures, Oligos, and the absorption factor.

To know more about entering a request to use the biosafety cabinet, please consult the Use of Equipment Protocol

Spectral scan of a nucleic acid sample and display of all relevant results for nucleic acid quantification.

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Instruments sterilization

All instruments used for dissections, or DNA extractions are sterilized using an autoclave

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Chemical Fume Hood

The AMCC is equipped with a chemical fume hood for storage and use of toxic chemicals.

Please send any comments or questions to jfstein@amnh.org
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This document last modified 2007-05-24